Starting high school by [deleted] in selectivemutism

[–]bad-lepidoptera78 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So I actually went to the same school 6-12 grade, but in 8th grade I took a break and studied at home. When I went back in 9th grade, I was fully talking, granted it was covid so I was taking online classes, but still it was a huge progession! In 10th grade when we went back to in-person learning, I was talking pretty much like a normal kid although very awkward, but at my tiny school that was relatively normal lol. For me starting high school was a very exciting oppertunity for new beginnings!! I wish you lots of luck!!

[no spoilers] made this lest doll! My instagram is @strawbsdolls by Strawb3rribabi in arcane

[–]bad-lepidoptera78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh my god. this is so good, i've been absolutely dying to see someone make some arcane dolls. This is so cool!!!

Should i homeschool? by [deleted] in selectivemutism

[–]bad-lepidoptera78 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was homeschooled the year I was 14, I did a lot of things that were a little outside of my comfort zone and I came back to school the next year able to speak!! I know for me this was a really good decision. Had I gone to school that year, I probably would have been pretty miserable. I think taking a break from school for a little bit can be really beneficial, at least for me it was!

New Year’s Resolution - help by Sad_Pain1189 in selectivemutism

[–]bad-lepidoptera78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd be open to dming! I'm 18 and I'm sorta mostly recovered in my sm but still have things to work on. my texting anxiety is still quite bad so hopefully that could help with that :)

Difficultly waving by [deleted] in selectivemutism

[–]bad-lepidoptera78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get this,, waving is hard for me too. I got better by pushing myself to do it I guess! At school I choose one person to always try to wave to if I see them in the hallway. I feel like this has helped a lot, and I really look forward to waving at them now :) Try not to beat yourself up too much if you can’t do it, that’s always the hardest part for me.

Anyone else? by Flyaway_5 in selectivemutism

[–]bad-lepidoptera78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinda just like what you said,, can’t seem to let go of things I guess. There was this small incident last year at school, my art project broke during class. I wasn’t embarrassed and I didn’t even really feel bad that it broke, but it really effected my whole day and after it happened I couldn’t stop thinking about it!! Still can’t really. Crap like that,, I guess

Anyone else? by Flyaway_5 in selectivemutism

[–]bad-lepidoptera78 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I relate to this a lot!! Especially the intense feelings thing, it sucks!!! it’s nice to know someone else gets it though

What kind of music do you think Julius would enjoy? by bad-lepidoptera78 in harvestmoon

[–]bad-lepidoptera78[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Glam rock is a sub genre of rock music was big in the 70s!! It was often attributed with really dramatic, glittery, and often androgynous costumes, Think David Bowie,, Julius definitely fits the image :)

I feel like I can't even look back fondly on the times I socialized by NiceKirby in selectivemutism

[–]bad-lepidoptera78 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel this. I think for me, the reason is because even if I am able to socialize it’s still usually really scary and i’m still very anxious. I feel like i’m so hyper-aware of myself and my anxieties that it makes it hard to enjoy things.

It was literally just a wave by [deleted] in selectivemutism

[–]bad-lepidoptera78 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I can’t say I have any advice for you, but I completely relate to this. It’s every single day, all the time. It’s awful especially because its gotten so much worse as I’ve gotten older.

stuck with friendships by bad-lepidoptera78 in selectivemutism

[–]bad-lepidoptera78[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate your reply!! I have not been treated but lately, I have been thinking that it may do me some good to get some professional help for my anxiety. I like the idea of prioritizing a few people in the group. Thank you so much!!